New Law Supports Recovery for Youth Trafficking SurvivorsBy Tayler MatthewsChild Law, January 2024A new law, Public Act 103-0191, follows federal sentencing reform efforts to amend the unfair sentencing practices that impact criminalized youth trafficking survivors.
New Regs Implement SECURE Changes to Plan Distributions (Part 1)By Kathryn J. KennedyEmployee Benefits, November 2024Dive into the new IRS regulations affecting retirement plan participants and beneficiaries with Kathryn J. Kennedy, former professor of law at the University of Illinois, for this first part of a two-part article series.
New Regs Implement SECURE Changes to Plan Distributions (Part 2)By Kathryn J. KennedyEmployee Benefits, November 2024Dive into the new IRS regulations affecting retirement plan participants and beneficiaries with Kathryn J. Kennedy, former professor of law at the University of Illinois, for this second part of a two-part article series.
New Rule: Service of Process in Cook CountyBy Judge E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. & Robert G. MarkoffCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2024A new law recently signed by Governor J. B. Pritzker now allows licensed private detectives and their employees to serve process in Cook County without court appointment. The new law is effective as of January 1, 2025.
New Rule: Service of Process in Cook CountyBy Judge E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. & Robert G. MarkoffBench and Bar, October 2024A new law recently signed by Governor J. B. Pritzker now allows licensed private detectives and their employees to serve process in Cook County without court appointment. The new law is effective as of January 1, 2025.
New Year’s ResolutionsBy Christine HuntEnergy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, February 2024Ten professional resolutions for the new year.
New Year’s ResolutionsBy Christine HuntYoung Lawyers Division, January 2024Ten professional resolutions for the new year.
New York Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Non-Compete AgreementsBy Jonathan A. WexlerCorporate Law Departments, February 2024New York’s Governor Hochul vetoed Senate Bill S3100A, which would have prohibited all non-competition agreements in the state. If passed, New York would have joined a growing number of states to pass laws barring such agreements.
NLRB and OSHA Announce Partnership Over Worker Safety ProtectionsBy Heather L. MacDougall, Kaiser H. Chowdhry, David R. Broderdorf, John F. Ring, Michael K. Taylor, & Megan L. LipskyLabor and Employment Law, February 2024The National Labor Relations Board and Occupational Safety and Health Administration executed a memorandum of understanding regarding a partnership designed to strengthen their efforts to protect workers who either speak out about health and safety working conditions or engage in potential protected activity that triggers anti-discrimination and/or whistleblower protection under both federal labor law and health and safety laws.
Notebook LM: A Powerful and Useful ToolBy Hon. Michael J. ChmielBench and Bar, December 2024Notebook LM enables users to generate things like summaries and podcasts through downloads.
Notebook LM: A Powerful and Useful ToolBy Hon. Michael J. ChmielCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2024Notebook LM enables users to generate things like summaries and podcasts through downloads.
Notes From the ChairBy Ethel SpyratosInternational and Immigration Law, April 2024Highlights of some of the International and Immigration Law Section Council's work during the 2023-24 bar year.
Notes From the ChairBy Ethel SpyratosInternational and Immigration Law, February 2024Highlights of some of the International and Immigration Law Section Council's past and upcoming work.
Notice to Landlords of Dwelling UnitsReal Estate Law, January 2024Per P.A. 103-0298, landlords must provide prospective tenants with specific information about radon.
Office Building Rental Market UpdateBy Thomas M. BattistaState and Local Taxation, May 2024A follow-up to previous articles covering the office building rental market in Chicago and comparable cities in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Oil and Gas Advisory BoardBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2024A summary of the Oil and Gas Advisory Board's quarterly meeting on November 7, 2024.
Oil and Gas Advisory BoardBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, October 2024The Oil and Gas Advisory Board had its quarterly meeting on August 8, 2024.
